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vicky

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on: Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following is the enzyme that is responsible for cleaving good lung tissue in 1-antitrypsin deficiency?

a. Prolastin
b. Neutrophil elastase
c. Leukocyte protease inhibitor
d. Zemaira

Question 2

The drug used to treat hypoxic respiratory failure in newborns with pulmonary hypertension is

a. ribavirin.
b. Xopenex.
c. Survanta.
d. nitric oxide.

morganmarie791

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Posts: 336

Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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